Senior Environmental Scientist

United Grid Solutions in; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist (Project Management) to support utility projects by conducting environmental assessments, delineations, inventories, and habitat analyses. This role uses GIS to identify viable siting opportunities for transmission lines and substations, while mentoring junior staff and working independently.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Natural Sciences and 7–9 years in natural resources consulting, with advanced regulatory knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences or related field.
• 7-9 years experience in Natural Resources and Ecological Consulting.
• Advanced knowledge of ecological systems and regulatory conditions.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field environmental assessments across utility corridors.
• Prepare environmental and technical reports documenting findings.
• Provide regulatory and permitting support (NEPA, SEPA, USACE, FWS).
• Support siting of transmission lines and substations using GIS.
• Develop and guide junior staff scientists.
• Monitor project costs and budgets.

Skills

GIS

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

Field surveys

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences

Tools

GIS software

GPS technology

Job description

Senior Environmental Scientist (Project Management)

SUMMARY:

The Senior Environmental Scientist will support utility projects by conducting environmental assessments, including stream/wetlands delineation, plant and animal inventories, habitat assessments, environmental protection and mitigation planning, and environmental permitting. Incumbents are expected to have advanced knowledge of ecological systems, environmental regulatory conditions, have the ability to work independently, and mentor junior staff. In addition, the position will provide advanced support to the siting of electric transmission line and substation projects through the analysis of environmental, land use, cultural resource, and visual issues using a Geographic Information System (GIS) to determine the most viable siting opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts field environmental assessments by traversing cleared and uncleared linear utility corridors and site-specific parcels to delineate, GPS, and map streams, wetlands, habitat, and identify plants and animal species.
• Prepares environmental and technical reports to document the findings of the natural resource assessments and supports environmental protection, mitigation planning, and permitting
• Provides regulatory and permitting application support; including but not limited to those associated with NEPA, SEPA, Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other state and local environmental review authorities. Coordinates with applicable review agencies
• Supports line and substation siting by applying environmental principles.
• Prepares, estimates, and budgets for specific environmental activities and monitors project costs
• Develop and guide junior staff scientists.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK

Non-routine; general polices applied to frequently changing situations.

RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP

Influences decisions of major nature. High degree of tact and diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Mentoring of junior staff scientist is expected

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University in Natural Sciences (e.g. biology, environmental sciences, ecology, forestry, soil science) or equivalent experience.

Experience 7-9 Year(s) Experience in Natural Resources and Ecological Consulting.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS)
• ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Training
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:

On-the-job training for administrative responsibilities and executing the transmission line and substation siting process will be provided. Incumbents will be expected to perform at a high level completing natural resources assessments, permitting, and other environmental review responsibilities with limited training and oversight.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

A.Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.

B.Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

C.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

A.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

B.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

C.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.

REASONING ABILITY:

A.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

B.Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities
• Continuous improvement of job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

A. How much on the job time is spent in the following physical activities?

• Stand 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Walk 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Sit 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Climb or balance Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Reach with Hands and Arms Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Taste or Smell Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

B. Does this job require that weight be lifted or force to be exerted? If so, how much and how often?

• Up to 10 Pounds Up to 1/3
• Up to 25 Pounds Up to 1/3
• Up to 50 Pounds Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 Pounds Up to 1/3

C. Does this job have any special vision requirements?

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral visions (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) None
• Work near moving mechanical parts Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Work in high, precarious places None
• Fumes or airborne particles None
• Toxic or caustic chemicals None
• Outdoor weather conditions 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Extreme cold (non-weather) None
• Extreme Heat (non-weather) None
• Risk of electrical shock Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Work with explosives None
• Risk of radiation None
• Vibration Up to 1/3 (Occasionally) While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is: Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company